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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 255.94 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 255.94 and 144.22 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 255.94 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/255.94 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 255.94 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 36,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911.67/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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